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Also on today's calendar: Tradition Transformed: Rachmaninoff, Britten & Baik and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Great Shake Out earthquake preparedness event coming Oct. 15 (santamariatimes.com) — Santa Barbara County is inviting residents to join the Oct. 15 Great ShakeOut drill at 10:15 a.m. to practice earthquake safety and update emergency plans. Local officials urge you to secure your home, organize accessible supplies, and sign up for California's Earthquake Early Warning alerts so you can act quickly when shaking starts.
2. Sangha Community with Dr. Diana Hill (independent.com) — Santa Barbara residents are invited to join a free ongoing Sangha community led by psychologist Diana Hill, combining weekly online sessions with a monthly in-person gathering at Art & Soul Gallery. Each week focuses on a single theme through talk, guided meditation, and shared reflection, offering tools to stay centered and connected while navigating everyday stress and uncertainty.
3. 'Super El Niño' hype gets a reality check from forecasters in Santa Barbara County (newspress.com) — Santa Barbara County forecasters say this winter's very strong El Niño raises the chance of significant storms, but warn residents not to expect guaranteed extreme flooding. County agencies are stepping up creek maintenance, repairs, and public outreach, while urging you to prepare your property, check local hazards on ReadySBC, and watch for sandbag distribution starting October 15.
4. Gage Basey/Thomas Hurst, Ella Connor/Jessica Smith Win AVP Santa Barbara Open Titles (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara's East Beach hosted a big weekend as Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst repeated as men's champions and Ella Connor with Jessica Smith captured their first women's title at the AVP Santa Barbara Open. Local favorites like Westmont alum Avery Drost and Santa Barbara High alum Ford Harman made deep runs, giving hometown fans plenty to cheer about on the sand.
5. Newsom Signs Bill Extending Farmer-to-Food Bank Tax Credit to 2032 (independent.com) — A new state law extends California's Farmer to Food Bank tax credit through 2032, encouraging more donations of fresh food to organizations like the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Local leaders say this could strengthen programs that supply produce to families, which is critical as about 53,000 county residents rely on SNAP benefits amid recent federal cutbacks.
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